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Education

University of Texas at Austin Department of Kinesiology and Health Education

2003-2007

            •  PhD in Behavioral Health, 2007

               with a focus in social science research methods

            •  Dissertation: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use among Adolescents:                                    Examining Sensation Seeking, Sport, and Psychosocial Mediators.  Used                               multivariate statistical analyses to examine direct and indirect effects of sport                              participation and several psychosocial constructs on alcohol, tobacco, and                               other drug use in high school students.

University of Texas at Austin Department of Kinesiology and Health Education           

2001-2003

            •  MEd in Exercise Physiology, 2003

            •  Culminating Experience: Anatomy and Physiology Website.  Used Macromedia                html software to design and create a website for undergraduate students with                               comprehensive diagrams and descriptions of the body systems and major                               physiological functions.

University of Texas at Austin Department of Fine Art

1990-1994           

            •  BA in Studio Art, 1994 with a concentration in functional ceramics and

                non-ferrous metallurgy

The Episcopal School of Dallas                       

1986-1990

            •  Diploma with Advanced Placement University Credit of 31 hours

               upon entering undergraduate coursework

Graduate-level coursework

Health Education:

Child and Adolescent Health Psychology, Exercise and Mental Health, Intervention Mapping, Mind/Body Health, Risk and Resilience in Children and Adolescents, Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Theories of Health Behavior, Theories of Substance Abuse Prevention

Educational Psychology and Social Work:

Biological Basis of Behavior, Cognition and Behavior, Motivation and Emotion, Treatments of Chemical Dependence

Exercise Physiology:

Advanced Exercise Physiology I and II, Lab Techniques for Sport Science, Physiology of Aging, Sports Nutrition, Vertebrate Physiology II

Research Methods and Statistical Analyses:

Proposal Writing, Experimental Design and Statistical Inference, Correlation and Regression, Survey of Multivariate Methods, Structural Equation Modeling

Other coursework

WellCoachesÒ: Completed 30 hour online and telephone training.  WellCoachesÒ is the only wellness coach training organization endorsed by The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).  I passed assessment to complete the course, but opted not to obtain the certification, weighing the expense of the certification with my advanced college degrees.

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Service

2010

Volunteer Tutor for Ford Fellowship graduate student in Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin.  Provided consultation and tutoring for Ugandan student.

2006-2008           

Mentor for Travis Community Education Foundation for elementary school student of incarcerated parent during scholastic year.  Provided weekly visits and support of child.

2004-2005

College of Education Representative for UT SEES, a service learning organization at The University of Texas at Austin.  Committed for a scholastic year to recruit professors to implement/give credit for service learning and seek courses that use service learning to be added to the course catalog as such for the University.

2003-2009

Mentor for Science Buddies Science Fair-Mentoring Program Advisor.  Provided online expertise and advice for middle school science fair participants 1-2 hours per week.

2002

Instructor for Jordan Aquatics’ Learn to Swim Program for socio-economically disadvantaged youth in Austin, TX.

2001-2002

Laboratory Assistant in exercise physiology and human performance laboratories at The University of Texas at Austin.  Provided support for graduate student research in exercise performance including biochemical markers of fatigue and muscular adaptations.

1998-2001                       

Telephone Hotline volunteer for Victims Outreach.  Provided overnight telephone support for victims of violent crime.  Training included communication/listening skills, social service resources, and criminal justice system prevention and treatment.

1989-1990

Peer Educator for Planned Parenthood in TeenAge Communication Theater (TACT).  Received extensive training in adolescent sexuality, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, family and dating violence, and other adolescent issues.  Performed self-authored, weekly, topical dramatic presentations of adolescent issues to other adolescents.

1989-1990

Parkland Hospital Volunteer in Dallas, TX

in Ambulatory Care Clinic, Burn Unit, and Children’s Clinic.  Provided patient support, and basic intake support for physicians.

Professional Memberships and Certifications

2004-present        Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

2004-2007            Member of the American Alliance for Health,

                              Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)

2004-2007            Member of the American School Health Association (ASHA)

2002-present         American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer and

                              Group Exercise Instructor Certified (ACE)

2002-present         American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and

                              Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certified (ARC)

2002-present         American Red Cross Pulmonary Resuscitation, First  Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator Certified

2001-2002             Member of the American College of Sports Medicine  (ACSM)

2001-2003             Member of the American Physiological Society (APS)

Honors

2004-2005 Alderson Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Award from

The University of Texas at Austin

2005-2006 Center for Students in Recovery Scholarship Recipient from

The University of Texas at Austin

Curriculum Vitae

Publications and Research Experience

Professional Organization Presentations and Publications

1. Maich, K. Representations of Gendered Service Workers: Examining Resistance and Agency.  Hodgkinson ML, editor.  Intersections: Women’s and Gender Studies in Review Across Disciplines.  (Volunteer copyeditor for manuscript).  June, 2007.

2. Hodgkinson ML, Bartholomew, JB, Peterson, FL.  Motivational Differences Among Exercise Dependents.  American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance 1-hour conference presentation.  March, 2007: Baltimore, MD.

3. Downey D, Hodgkinson ML, Peterson FL. Sports Participation, Risk Taking, and Health-Risk Behaviors During Adolescence.   American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance 1-hour conference presentation.  April, 2006: Salt Lake City, UT.

4. Hodgkinson ML, Peterson FL.  Using Exercise as a Preventative Strategy Against Maladaptive, Adolescent Risk-Taking Behavior.  American School Health Association Conference poster presentation.  October. 2005: Burbank, CA.

5. Peterson FL, Walker L, Wyatt, TJ, Rheinboldt K, White C, Hodgkinson ML. Evidence-Based Sexuality Education:  Moving From Just Say No to Just Say Know.   American Public Health Association Annual Conference presentation.  November, 2003: San Francisco, California.

Current Research

1. Price B, Hodgkinson ML. Initiating an Exercise Program in Sedentary, Pregnant Women.  Collecting data since 2003.

2. Hodgkinson, ML, Bartholomew, JB.  Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Exercise Motivation Scale and Behavioral Regulation of Exercise Questionnaire.  Currently preparing manuscript for submission to Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.

3. Hodgkinson ML, Bartholomew, JB, Peterson, FL.  Motivational Differences Among Exercise Dependents.  Currently preparing manuscript submission to Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.

Published Essays

1. Hodgkinson ML.  Stress: Good or Bad? The Physiological and Psychological Effects of Stress on the Body.  The Jewish Outlook, April 2005.

2. Hodgkinson ML.  Coping with Texas Heat: Acclimatization and Recommendations.  The Jewish Outlook, May, 2005.

3.  Hodgkinson, ML.  What Type of Muscle is the Hamstring?  Written by title demand for Livestrong.com, September, 2010.

4. Hodgkinson, ML.  Breathing Technique for Running. Written by title demand for Livestrong.com, October, 2010.

5. Hodgkinson, ML.  Glucose vs. Lactose. Written by title demand for Livestrong.com, October, 2010.

6. Hodgkinson, ML.  Foods with Vitamin D3. Written by title demand for Livestrong.com, October, 2010.

7. Hodgkinson, ML.  When is the Best Time to Take Multivitamins. Written by title demand for Livestrong.com, October, 2010.

8. Hodgkinson, ML. In What Organs Are Enzymes Found That Break Down Food? Written by title demand for Livestrong.com, October, 2010.

Other Research Experience

1. Ivy JL, Res PT, Sprague RC, Widzer MO. Effect of a Carbohydrate-Protein Supplement on Endurance Performance Durin  International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 2003; 13(3):382-95.

2. Schenk S, Davidson CJ, Zderic TW, Byerley LO, Coyle EF. Different Glycemic Indexes of Breakfast Cereals Are Not Due to Glucose Entry into Blood But to Glucose Removal by Tissue.  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2003; 78(4):742-8.

3. Zderic TW, Davidson CJ, Schenk S, Byerley LO, Coyle EF. High-Fat Diet Elevates Resting Intramuscular Triglyceride Concentration and Whole Body Lipolysis During Exercise.  American Journal Physiology, Endocrinology, and Metabolism  2004; 286(2):E217-25. 

Non-credit Coursework/Training

Institutional Review Board Human Subjects Training Certification

N*VIVO Qualitative Software Training                                8 hours

Biohazard Handling Certification